What would it take for you to really thrive in your active, plant-based lifestyle? What would it look like to be the best example you could possibly be of someone who is fit, healthy, and eats a plant-based diet? To me, the answer -- and the problem that keeps people from getting the ...

A few months ago, Rich Roll wrote a great post called “Why You Should Stop Lifehacking and Invest in the Journey .” As I read the post, I found myself nodding along, as expected. When I look at the biggest accomplishments of my life so far, it’s clear that shortcuts had little to do w...

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Everyone will draw the line in a different place, but I’m afraid I’m not on the same side as far as no smartphone goes. I admit I’m a technology geek. An early adapter. I had a Palm Pilot long before the general public knew what they were (and ran discussion groups/support for them), ...

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Headlamp: Many ultramarathons start pre-dawn or run after sunset and require a light source to see the trail. Headlamps tend to be the preferred choice for most runners, although you’ll find many runners, including Matt, using a small handheld flashlight instead. Hydration System: Aid...

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Lovely and amazingly honest. I started doing triathlons in 2004, nearly 10 years ago and for that time I hesitated to call myself a runner. I did 5k’s, 10K’s, 10 milers, 1/2 Marathons but never would embrace that word. I felt I wasn’t good enough, or fast enough or brave enough. I was...

A couple of comments. I think he has some great points, but I have trouble with nutrition advice coming from somebody without formal nutrition education. Sure, his resume is impressive, but Michael Phelps also achieved incredible things eating many of the foods Michael Arnstein says t...

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I recommend a slow transition. Find a few recipes that everyone in the house might like that won’t break the bank. All-fruit smoothies are always a big hit, for example, and frozen fruits are considerably cheaper than fresh produce. In the beginning, try making one or two plant-based ...

But limiting or lacking in even one amino acid can have serious health implications. Muscle and other protein structures could be dismantled to obtain the one amino acid that is missing. Many experts suggest combining soy products with legumes or whole grains to achieve the ideal bala...